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SUMMARY:Zippered Pouch with Kris Livingston
DESCRIPTION:Create a quilted zipper pouch with a unique zipper application that is easy to sew\, yet looks impressive.  These pouches make wonderful gifts and are perfect for organizing items such as eyeglasses\, phones\, iPads\, pencils\, Kindles\, or even laptops depending on the size you choose. \nUsing three coordinating fabrics and a zipper of your choice\, you’ll construct a pouch with either foam stabilizer for extra protection or cotton batting for a softer feel. The techniques students learn in class can be applied to creating other pouches in many different sizes. \nIn this class\, students will learn how to:\n– Install the zipper featured in the Hemingway Pouch pattern\n– Quilt the pouch layers for durability and structure\n– Apply binding to finish the pouch edges\n– Add optional features such as a pocket or strap\n– Adjust the pouch size to suit different uses \nSkill Level: Confident Beginner \nThe registration link for this class will be posted in May. \nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds. \nKris Livingston (she/her) has loved sewing since childhood. She has over 30 years of professional experience working in theater costume design\, custom home furnishings\, children’s applique for retail\, as well as a teacher. Kris aims to spark joy with her designs\, products\, and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/LivingstonCustomDesign/
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/zippered-pouch/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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SUMMARY:Applique Greeting Cards with Kris Livingston
DESCRIPTION:This class with Kris Livingston is for students with beginning and advanced embroidery skills. Students will learn how to design and create unique\, appliquéd greeting cards using machine appliqué and in-the-hoop embroidery techniques. \n \nDuring the class\, students will: \n\nExplore basic and decorative machine embroidery methods.\nLearn how to layer fabrics\, apply appliqué designs\, and add embellishments.\nPersonalize their cards with messages and names.\nComplete at least two cards to take home.\n\nBy the end of the class\, students will have the skills and confidence to create beautiful\, one-of-a-kind cards for holidays\, birthdays\, and special occasions. \nStudents should bring: a sewing machine\, several colors of thread and bobbins\, and scissors. Fabric\, some threads\, and patterns will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own fabric scraps for a personal touch. \nThe registration link for this class will be posted in May. \nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds. \nKris Livingston (she/her) has loved sewing since childhood. She has over 30 years of professional experience working in theater costume design\, custom home furnishings\, children’s applique for retail\, as well as a teacher. Kris aims to spark joy with her designs\, products\, and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/LivingstonCustomDesign/
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/applique-cards/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Binding and Art Journal with Monique Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn how to bind a tiny book using the kettle stitch\, a simple yet effective method that has played a vital role in the history of bookbinding. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling pages of a book into a finished product. It involves folding\, sewing\, gluing\, and covering the pages to create a durable and aesthetically-pleasing book. \nWe will bind our little book\, cover it\, and create a tiny visual journal along with a decorated Altoid tin to store your book in. \nMonique Vernon has been a paper art instructor since 2019\, teaching classes at Community Thread in Stillwater and making cards for 15 years. \nThe registration link will be posted in June 2026. \nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/book-binding-2026/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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SUMMARY:Embroider a Wrist Cuff with Natalie Norman
DESCRIPTION:​This three-hour class with Natalie Norman is focused on making an embroidered wrist cuff. (A wrist cuff is used to warm your hands or as an accent piece worn as a bracelet.)\n\nCome with an idea of design choice or begin with one of the patterns that Natalie will have available. We will offer 5-6 basic embroidery stitches enhanced with ideas of combining varied stitches.\n\nSuggested Age: 15 years old to adult. \nThe class fee includes a $20 materials fee. The materials fee includes:\n– Fabric and lining\n– 2 closure buttons\n– Embroidery floss\n– Pattern\n– 1 needle\n– Beads\, if desired\n\n\n\nThe registration link for this class will be posted in May. \nNatalie Norman has been part of the cultural needlework community for over 20 years\, participating as a vendor\, demonstrator\, and teacher at venues such as Gammelgården Museum\, American Swedish Institute\, and Marine Mills Folk School. Sponsored by the Swedish Embassy in Washington\, DC\, her embroidered work was featured in a traveling exhibition that visited five major American cities and concluded with a 15-month tour in Stockholm\, Sweden. In 2019\, Natalie received a fellowship from the American Scandinavian Foundation to study a traditional form of folk art. Courses in fritt broderi at Sätergläntan in Dalarna and påsöm at the Mora Folk School have since deepened her embroidery practice and strengthened her desire to share this passion with others. \nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/wrist-cuff/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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SUMMARY:History & Heritage Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Book Club 2026 \nFrom May through December 2026\, we will be exploring eight books related to Nordic history and heritage; and Swedish lifestyles and traditions. There are both fiction and non-fiction books; and authors from the United States and Sweden. \n  \nJoin other book lovers every second Friday of the month from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. The History & Heritage Book Club will be held at Gammelgården Museum at 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN 55073. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others in the community who love to read and want to discover some great books! \n  \n2026 Book List (for a book description\, visit the History & Heritage Book Club group on Facebook: \nMay – The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg – Fiction – *F\nJune – Nordic Wisdom – Simplify Your Life by Elisabeth Carolsson – *N\nJuly – Northwomen: Untold Stories from the Other Half of the Viking World – Heather Pringle – F\nAugust – Punished: A Novel – Ann Helen Laestadius – *F\nSeptember – The Place of Tides by James Rebanks – N\nOctober – I Go to America: Swedish America Women and the Life of Mina Anderson by Joy K. Lintelma – N\nNovember – The World of Cajsa Andersdotter: A Close-up View of Sweden in the 18th and 19th Century – Bengt Hallgren – *N\nDecember – Hanna’s Daughters by Marianne Fredriksson – *F \n* – Swedish\, Sámi\, or Swedish-American author\nF – Fiction\nN – Non-Fiction \n  \nPlease let the museum know you will be attending the book club\, by emailing: director@gammelgardenmuseum.org \nPhone: (651) 433-5053 \nFacebook Group: History & Heritage Book Club \n  \n 
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/history-heritage-book-club-aug26/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spelmansstämman
DESCRIPTION:Come to Gammelgården Museum for a free family-friendly event featuring Swedish/Nordic and East Indian folk music\, dance\, and visual arts. There also will be arts and crafts for children and adults; historic building tours; an arts\, crafts\, and vendors fair; and artist demonstrations. Both Swedish and East Indian food and beverages will be available for purchase. \nSpelmansstämman was recognized as one of the best ten summer festivals in Minnesota by TravelMag.com. Read about it HERE. \nNOTE: The schedule\, including the performers and artists\, is being developed for 2026. Below is the information that is curent as of March 15\, 2026. \nSpelmansstamman 2025 Poster \n \n  \nMUSIC PERFORMANCES \n\n\n\n\n\nSpelmansstämman is a long-standing Swedish folk music tradition based on outdoor gatherings (stämma) of Swedish musicians (spelman) to share music\, friendship\, and playing. At a traditional stämma\, a small group of musicians share tunes they love and have in common. \nGammelgården’s 36th annual Spelmansstämman will feature multiple musicians performing throughout the day. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS  \nCome for the full day – or part of the day. Following is the general schedule of events: \n10-12: \n\nCross-Cultural Art \n\nSwedish Craft Project: TBD – Welcome House\nJapanese Craft Project: Origami and painting – Welcome House\nSwedish and Japanese Weaving Comparison – SAORI weaving and Bengala Dyeing with COMPAS Teaching Artist Chaiki O’Brien – Welcome House and Museum Grounds\n\n\n\n10-4: \n\nHistoric Building Tours – Docents in Buildings (10-4). Tours for those who are Hearing Impaired (with headphones) or Deaf (ASL interpreter) – Meet at the Reception Desk at the Welcome House\nArtists\, Crafters\, and Vendors Fair – Museum Grounds\n\nCarol’s Glass Creations\nChickadee Forest\nCynthia DeMar Arts – (also demonstrating metalsmithing) \nScandia Sister City Committee\nShaped by Water\nWashington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed\, Monarchs\, and Pollinators Team (also doing hands-on activities with children and adults)\n\n\n\nScandia Butik Gift Shop – Welcome House \n\nDo a Scavenger Hunt and Get a Prize – Historic Buildings/Museum Grounds\nExhibits – Welcome House\nOutdoor Games – Museum Grounds\n\nFood for Sale – 10-4 \n\nFood Trucks Serving American and Asian Food – Front of Welcome House\n\n\n\n12:00  \n\nParade of Performers/Grand March followed by group introductions and Allspell (all groups play) – From the front of the Welcome House\, around the west side of the building\, and to Barn Stage 1\n\nBarn Stage 2 – 12:00-3:30 \n\n\n12:15-3:00 – During short breaks between performances\, be entertained by Ross Sutter. \n12:15 – \n1:00 – \n1:30 – \n2:00 – \n2:30 – \n3:00 – \n3:25 – Closing Allspel and Nordic Closing Tune: Hälsa Dem Därhemma (led by Ross Sutter) \n  \nOld Church Stage – 12:00-2:55 \n12:00 – Instrument Petting Zoo – See and touch instruments up close\, and ask questions about how they are played. Explore the nyckelharpa\, pump organ\, hardingfele\, pipes\, cittern\, accordion\, violin\, and guitar. \n1:00 – \n1:30 – \n2:00 – \n2:30 – Building opens again for self-guided tours. A Gammelgården Museum tour guide is available to provide information and answer questions. \n\n\n\n\n\nVendor Fair Stage – 1:00-3:15 \n12:00 – \n12:20 – \n1:00 – \n1:30 – \n2:00 – \n2:20 – \n2:50 – \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nHearing-Assisted Listening Devices Available \nThis event is co-sponsored by Gammelgården Museum and Scandia Heritage Alliance.  \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Valley Arts Initiative – St. Croix Valley Foundation \nand Gammelgården Museum donors. \n 
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/spelmansstamman2026/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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SUMMARY:NAMI Mindful Creations
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group\, is a group that focuses on building resiliency and strengthening mental well-being through education\, creative expression through art\, and the support of others in a safe and confidential environment. \n  \nEach meeting will focus on one mental health topic and include a brief educational session\, a hands-on art activity\, and group discussion. \n  \nThere is no cost for the support groups. To register\, email your first and last name to sgc@namimn.org
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/nami-mindful-creations/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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